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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-02-10
President Arthur's Meals.

President Arthur ate but two meals a
day-a very light breakfast between 4
and 10 in the morning, and a very light
dinner in the evening. His breakfast was
a cup of coffee and cracker, with per-
haps a piece OF salt fish. His dinners be-
gan between and . in the evening, and
the guests often sat at them until mid.
night. President Arthur seldom ate
without having some invited guests at
his table. His private dinners are said
to have cost as much as So plate, and
his public ones $40 plate and upwards.
As he usually had fifty persons at these
state dinners, the nine which he gave dur
ing the last year of his administration
cost al least So. 900.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-02-10
ACCOUNTS OF SURVIVORS.
The, ten ot their Thrilling Experiences and
Narrow Escapes.

'''' "'i va lh't lhtlllllig i.Ap'l lVlIt'H "ilu
Narrow Escapes.
CoNCoHD, n. H., Feb. 6.-An occu-
pant of the Boston sleeper whose
name could not be assertained, passed
through here this afternoon. He said
the car was full, every birth being occu-
pied. The train was late at White River
Junction and when it left it had the sleep
e' from Springfield, besides passenger
car. lie thinks it must have been two
o'clock in the morning when he was awak-
sltd by the quivering of the r as if
was of the rails. This move
Ment he noticed but short time
when he became conscious that the
coach had gone over the abutment of the
bridge and was sinking with frightful
'aPdliy. To add to his Consideration the
car turned upside down and when it
''-lc4 me ice in the river the top crushed
~ lie occupied the lower birth, and by
almost Superhuman effort succeeded in
sItrcaiing himself from the wreck He
vas well acquainted with the occupant of
~ upper bertha Boston gentleman
'1o as quickly as possible set himself
work TO relieve his friend He
'O'Ned with energy and by kind words
4esfed him, but his exertions proved
unsuccessful and he was finally driven
WI! hy the flames and became an invol-
'"'"1y witness of the horrible death Of
Us companion, who was burned before
i eyes de saw quite a number of per
vas 'escued, many with severe bruises
-- '-Fns. But few bodies had been tax
0a' when he left. At that time it was
possible TO ascertain the names or the
--1'ger OF the victims. He expressed the
u .-si' however, that not moe than thirty
,oa7 we're killed. The railroad bridge
wa IRE from the wreck and
WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED.
-a''ss A. Hosmer, of Lowell, Mass,
was on the train, states that he was
central Vermont sleeping car. He
can remember twenty passen-
VINO were in the car with me. |
none OF them personally. There
A7e ladies' among them. l was
| r-AsNed by the humping of the car.
eAtne the crash and all was darkness
Iohi1slon. do not remember
ing any screaming, but there were
.sls Aua calls for help. / found my
t.lhed down by a seat which
~, 2esoss my hips, but tbroke the win
sal1 Y 'oLe way, / cannot tell how.
mysalf on, of the window on to
-. ! should think the car dropped
he other three cars we're also
.5,.s.5 ice' having broken away from tho
I'M - part Of the train. If clothing,
exception OF two shirts and nv
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-02-10
THE FARMERS CONVENTION.

Before the hour @ a. M set for the
commencement of business in the far
mers' state convention, Thursday the ag-
ricultural rooms in the capitol were
crowded.
The programme opened with "The
Problem of Cattle Feeding in Wisconsin, -
by A. O. Fox, of Oregon, Dane county,
which has been pronounced an instructive
production.
The fruit tree question was well handl-
ed by Geo, j. PETER, of Pewaukee.
Discussion occupied some time.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-02-10

speaker combining himself to any par
ticular subjects sometimes it was free
passes, then dehorning cattle, and then
detailing" cattle! The latter PROPOSE
tion brought forth roars of laughter.
In the midst of great confusios, party
near the chair made motion to adjourn;
the motion was declared carried, and the
convention adjourned until O'Clock this
friday morning.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-02-10

The state convention of farmers met in
the agricultural rooms in the capitol,
Friday morning at 8 o'clock, to finish its
weeks work.
An interesting address by Hon. A. 4.
Arnold of Trempealeau, on the science of
breeding, opened the exercises.
Then followed MIR. n. Il. Allen, of Beav-
er Dam. Legislative Needs of the Farmer
was his theme.
The following, presented by Hon. A. A.
Arnold, was adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t is apparent that for all benefits
conferred the recipients would be ungratefu 10
not reciprocate. II opportunity offers, and
NAEREAs The custom of giving railroad passes
has become an oppression on the railroads cor
Porat ions themselves, il being apparent from the
large number OF farmers and others IN this con
vention being here on passes obtained from their
local representatives; and
WHEREAS These passes are mostly bestowed
upon those that can best afford 10 pay their own
fare, nnd not upon the poorer classes. and
WHEREAS, We believe the custom is corrupting
in It's influence; therefore, be IL
Resolved That IL is the sentiment OF this cen
vehtlon that any legislation thatwi put stop TO
the system will be IN the interest OK the people and
good government.
The above takes the place of that
presented by Judge |. c. Sloan, and
adopted few days ago, and then re-
scinded.
Congress was urged by resolutions, to
pass bills aiding the agricultural colleges
of the country aud TO establish others;
favoring the freo transportation of land
fertilizers, and asking the railroads to
grant special rates for the transportation
of salt, and requesting the officers of the
experimental station and the secretary of
the state agricultural society to present
tho above measure to the railroad oompa-
mics of the state through the railroad
commissioner; urging the legislature TO
provide for the listing of all swamp lands
by the people in behalf of the towns and
counties of the state, and urging the pros
ecution before the general land Office and
elsewhere as may be necessary to reach
the result; urging the legislature TO
establish a separate agricultural college;
| requesting congress to legislate for the
prevention of pleuro- pneumonia; and
thanking Governor Rusk for his liberal
improvements of the agricultural rooms,
and the Legislature for the use of the as
sembly chamber for meetings of the con
vention, the railroads for their liberal in
ducements offered those who attended
the convention, and Secretary Newton
for the artistic manner in which he has
decorated the agricultural rooms.
On motion, the convention adj burned
sine die.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-02-10
Couldn't Make il Out.
Merchant Traveller

youthful traveller on the Baltimore Il
Ohio road was curious to know the mean
ing of certain signposts along the rail
read track.
Conductor" asked he, what does ",
and r. meanin
"Why, ring and whistle" was the re.
ply.
There was silence for some time when
the young man observed:
~ can see well enough how w. stands
for wiring, but I'm blessed if | see how 4.
stands for whistle"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-02-10


The man who always leaves the 70 ON
when you yield TO the request for a
song.
The critic who says that after few
years hard study and experience you may
become passable actor of minor
roles.
Your best girls eight-year old broth
er.
The editor who returns your story with
thanks.
The person who assumes an expression
of gloom, while you are telling the fun
uiest anecdoto you know.
r The public who won't go tot see your
play.
Virgins,
The individual who when no learns that
your age is 80, looks surprised and says
that he supposed you were at least five
years older.
The man who differs from you on pol
iticHl matters.
The misguided being who refuses to be
guided by your advice.
The acquaintance who tells yon that tho
great speculation in which you have in
vested ell your available capital is sure to
be failure.
The reader who don't think the fore
going funny.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-02-10

The Ohio Legislature is considering a
proposition to increase the governors
salary from 81 900 to 5000.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-02-10
1N rur EMpRAcE or pEArn.

l cannot even now realize the terrible as
pect of the last scene. When the faues
burst out could see the imprisoned pas
sengers either calling for help or insensi-
BILE. l walked, or rather crawled, to a
house where got some clothing Out of
the twenty-five in my car, personally
knew that nine, at least, were saved. Mrs.
Prydon was seriously injured IN the back.
l saw two of those in my car in the flames.
l remember a Montreal Trapper who
had been with his club in Boston. He
was accompanied by lady. He was
saved but his companion was lost
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-02-10
People of unexceplionable Taste
It'd Bits.

The man who pronounces your dinner
absolutely faultless
The photographers who says you are
really one of the finest subjects he ever
had.
The friend who cannot SEQ why your
novel is not equal to vanity Fair"
The visitor who remarks that your boy
is the haudsomest little fellow he ever
saw, and that he bears striking resemb-
lance to you.
The acquaintance who regrets that he
has not your exquisite artistic taste in
drawing.
The individual who laughs vociferous.
ly at your puns.
The tailor who says IL is pleasure to
make suit for a man with a figure like
yours.
The lady whom you overhsar whisper
to a friend mat you are the handsomost
man shs knows.
The enthusiast who, having seen your
performance of Charles Surface vita the
Skowhegan Dramatic Association, says
that you are really doing the public
cruel wrong by refusing to become pro
fossional.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-02-10

socks, was torn from me in getting out.
| lost everything else that had with me.
gentleman who occupied the berth next
to mine was struggling in the ruins and l
succeeded in extricating him. There was
also lady in the ruins and underneath
me whom we succeeded in saving, bat she
was almost naked when we had taken her
out. 1t was necessary to tear her cloth
ing off to get her out. She proved to be
Mrs. Pryden, of Montreal. | think | was
the first person to get out. A Mr.. Hutch
ms, of Braintree, VT, escaped and was
assisting in saving others. worked I'M
til | was so chilled | could nothing more.
In few moments after the crash the cars
took fire, and amid the swirling flames
which tapped on to the bridge and
illuminated the valley for a long distance
those who were unable to escape could be
seen
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-02-10

only certificate and primo focie title to
the seal that he be allowed to take the
ieat without prejudice to the other party
IN any further proceedings that might be
had. After some discussion the resolu-
ton was adopted, and Mr.. Tate was sworn
IN. The senate memorial to congress re
lating to the agricultural experimental
station was concurred in and the house
adjourned
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-02-10

The German socialists ofChicago have
forwarded $4,000 to aid in re-eiecting SO.
cial democrats to the reichstag.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-02-10
II Was a Genealogical Tree.
Omaha World.

Omaha World.
Little daughter Oh, mamma, what is
this queer thing
Gotham mamma Mercy! child, where
did you find thatf
In the closet"
"Oh, will you ever stop meddling? Sup
pose anyone should come inI'
"Was very naughty TO take thatY'
''Never touch the thing again. Did
any of the servant see itl"
NO. Mamma, what is itG"
ats our genealogical tree
Great Difference.
Omaha World.
Little Dot Mamma, are those people
crazy!
child.
"weu, what are they running around
that way for, with hardly any clothing
on?"
'They are getting ready to go to bed
SIS that's that politef"
ooh, yes, pet; that isn't household
you know"
Looks like it,"
"Yes, but it's only sleeping car
Small fish fill the water pipes at Nil
waukee aud cause great trouble
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-02-10
FR1pAY. Feb. 4.

Sendte-S Several petitions we're present
ep asking for the repeal of the pharma-
olsts law. Bills were introduced as fol-
lows; BY Senator Hoyt, relating to incor-
poration of villages and amending revis-
cd statutes SO that village lying in two
counties can incorporate. BY Senator
Conklln to appropriate to Jeanette
Dowell-Lawrence $4,000 for fatal injuries
sustained by her father by the falling of
the south wing of the capitol. BY Sen
ator Pond to amend the law relating to
excise and the sale of liquor. Adjourned
uil Monday evening.
HouSe-Nemerous petitions were also
presented to the assembly asking for the
repeal of the pharmacists law. The fol-
loving bills were introduced: BY MIR.
Ferris relating TO the destruction of nox-
ious weeds. BY Mr.. j. l.. Murphy, pro
hiblting the killing of deer in Florence
county except for food. By Mr.. Dreutzer
10y request) permitting husband or
wife to testify against each other in civil
actions; also relating to the duties of
oyerseers of highways. By Mr.. Apple,
specifying what shall constitute legal
fences. On motion Of Mr.. Humphrey.
the house resolved itself into commit
tee
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-02-10

on the general file of bills with Mr..
Grimm, in the chair. After going through
With the file the committee arose and re-
ported, and the house adjourned till Mon
day evening
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-02-10
TnuRgpAr. Feb. 3.


SeHute.-The following bills were intro
duces to-day: By Sen. Dyson, To amend
the revised statutes relating TO the relief
Of persons confined in jailsi also, 20
amend the general laws Of 1888 TO facili-
tate the collection Of taxes. Sen. Pond
To amend the revised statutes relating to
courts of justice. Sen. Wydule, TO
amend the laws Of 1874 relating to the
city of Milwaukee. This bill provides
that aldermen of the city Of Mil
waukee shall not hold any other Office.
Sen. Mason, TO authorize Douglas county
to dredge and improve St. Louis bay.
Sen. Carey. to amend the revised statutes
relating TO highways and bridges Sen.
James, to provide for better system Of
collecting highway taxes. The assembly
bill relating to millers' and manufactur-
ers insurance companies was concurrec
in, and the senate adjourned.
Hotse-Several petitions we're present
ed against the passage of the bill relating
10 the Wisconsin river improvement
company ammending the laws Of 1856,
authorizing certain parties to build dam
across the Wisconsin river in Marathon
county. The following bills were intro
duced: BY Mr.. Brigham, to appropriate
to the Wisconsin industrial school for
girls. the sum Of $4,000. Mr.. Hetzel, to
amend .the revised statutes relating to
the manner of taxing property. The
question of the contested seat wss
taken and tho chairman an
nounced that the report OF
,he committee would be heard. reso-
lutiop was offered that as ii appeared
from the report that Mr. Tate had ths
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-02-10

Small fish fill the water pipes az Mil
waukee aud cause great trouble.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-22

Among the coming California laid out with
grander scae more
beautiful locality than LORDSBURG, Los Angeles county
IORDsBRG Atchison system aroads-the Los
miles northwest OF Pomona
most beautiful portion valley which level floor over the
entire tract Through trains viii run over .ns oao
sveyinc line Shorbs Saon the Raymond
Hotel and thence along the Ahson road to San
connect with the line aer gong
Valley Thus ORDSBURG Will at once nave
announced hereafter rule there will positively be no deya
n The Ue of lots will popular prices and the lots
choice OF location will be sold at ucnon
the details will be definitely announced here
after.
On the day OF SALE will be duly and extensively advertised mere
another
road prices low as can De ha
II the intention OF this tract to make the coming ae
the season
ons and to this end will be gathered on the dy
accommodations Will be poViued ior theN co
one will enjoy the May-day picnic
Angeles look upon
Of making
npv large number stand ready 70 M
building Immediately after the SALE WIFI d
the heeaer-to be ua
ia now being plated and few days more " w
sale will be publicly announced.
I. w. LORD, Manager.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-22
FINANCE AND TRADE.
A Review Of the Day's Trnnsac-
tiOnG.

t1On6s
NEW YORK, April 81 -To-days stock mar
ket presented o marked contrast to that OF
yesterday. being especially weak, and the
Improvement of last evening was entirely
wiped out, and in many cases additional
loss eusued. Opening firm to strong, first
prices general, showing advances over last
evening of from one.eighth to one-half per
cent. Under pressure for sales the market
began to yield Immediately, and slowly
sagged of. with no special m9yement ex-
ceIt in New England and Consolidated Gas.
After 1 P. NJ, however, the downward move
rnent gathered force, and Jersey Central and
Union Pacific became prominent In decline.
In the last half hour the decline was
checked and the close vas firm at fraction
more than the lowest figures.
There was much excitement and active
trading on the coffee exchange today
Coffee Jumped up fifty points: The cause
of the sudden rise was not made known.
SAN FRANCISCO. April 2l.-The following
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-22

Quantity in medicine is no indie ition Of
value. Ayers sarsaparflla is concentrated
and powerful; requires smaller dose. and
is more effective, dose for dose. than any
other sars ,parilla. 1t is the best Of all
J blood medicines.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-22
They Grow fn value Day After

The city stretches out daily toward South
Los Angeles. Pure water; pure air; no
malaria; perfect health; soil superior to
that OF Pasadena. Why take pilgrimage
forty miles away to castles in Spain. OBJ
tain mar OF Southern California Land Com
pany Baker BLOCK.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-22
are the closing prices:
Ein0n cial.

Financial.
New YORK, April 81 Closing quo
tations were: Three per cent. Govern
ment bonds. 100; four per cent @
pons, 1i0N Central Pacific, Az; Denver and
Rio Grande, 81; Louisville 4 Nashville,
6ssk; Michigan Central, s27s; Kansas 4
Texas, s211{; Northern Pacific 20 preferred
NoIthweste,n Mew fSpE
Navigation, 101: oregon improvement, Az;
Pacidc Mail. 553z; Texas Pacific. 2sl4; Union
Pacific, CO.'S; United States Express, 63;
Wells, Fargo q Cos Express. %; Western
Union Telegraph, 76ss
last MIlosy losS. s; :: closed, offered, per cent.
Prime mercantile paper unchangeo; ex
change quiet hrm at 4s6 for sixty days;
4S71a demand.
The Grain MARKETS..
DOMESTIC. esH
SAN FRANCISCO. April 81. y Wheat
Firm; buyer season. 81 s57s; buyer 'S7, Si7o
spot, seasons storage paid, 81 761s; May,
Bsrley-s:rong; buyer season. A.lo7S
'SGornHCaiifornia large yellow, sl;o7159l; 4
per GENITAL: small yellow, $l.i2& q 1.15
white. s1.l5@L171z.
CHICAGO, April 81, 1 p. M.-Wheat easier
Cash, s3s1c per bushel May, 81 1l-l6c; June
| 8'ss
g rn--Steady. Cash. 37ssc; May, 3Sssc.
| Barley Steady; $4,000 per bushel.
| FOREIGN.
/ LIVERPOOL, April 2.-wheat. steady, de
mand poor; holders offer moderately.
Corn-Quiet, steady, demand poor; nev
mixed Western, 3s 11s4d per GENITAL.
Chicago meat Market.
CHICAGO. April 20.-Pork-Steady; casf
$o065 per barrel; June. $40 TO-
NEW YORK, April Polar silver, 96
Petroleum..
NRw YORK, April 2l.-Petroleum, dul
opened at 62Hc; highest, 63l4c; lowest, 627,
closed at 63 Sales 498. 600 bbls.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-22
Pure Water, Pure Air-A Drive
Through Orange Groves.

The most charming avenue out OF the
city leads you to South Los Angeles. You
have the advantage of Los Angeles banks,
Los An ngeles stores, theatres, flower shows
and city life.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-22
THREE SALIENT POINTS:

THREE SALIENT POINTS:
No. 1-Arteau water ownse
u 10 TO $50 feet.
No. .-pure Gold SOFT tract
at rom Z o
celebrated hoi"n
i'm 1O0-foot pressure
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-22
THE PIPES NOW BEING LAID.
Surface Water 8 to 20 feet--Very Soft and Pure

The Atchison Railroad Now Building Through the Town,
Pacific surveyed half mile
further Buildings and Churches to be erected
at once-A portion of the purchase money to be de-
voted to School and Church purposes.
A FINE VIEW OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
To the west and the SANTA ANA VALLEY to the east
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-05-04
May Day.

May day was observed on Saturday last by
the three lower rooms of our school-the
nestlings, the busy bees and the wide-awakes.
The exercises were conducted in the high
school room and were OF very interesting
character. Miss Beulah McCabe was crowned
queen of the May. AT the close of the exer-
cises, a procession being formed headed by
martial music, the queen and her attendants
marched through the principal streets of the
village. On their return TO the school
house, they found sumptuous repast spread
for them in one of the school rooms, to
which they did ample justice. At the close
of the feast, the names of the schools par
ticipating were proposed as toasts, which
were responded TO by Mrs. Martin and by
the moderator of the board. The little ones
enjoyed themselves hugely and the day will
no doubt, be long remembered by them,
The teachers of the school who arranged and
successfully carried out the programme are
entitled TO much credit therefor. Such
things serve to make the school attractive
and interesting for the pupils and encourage
them in their work. Some of the Other
grades, we understand, will celebrate the
same festival on Saturday next at Lake Park
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-05-04
Decatur.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank O'Rourke
last Friday night, ten pound boy.
Bert Cole and family of Paw Paw, spent
Sunday with his mother in this place.
Mrs. j. M. Longwell and daughter Daisy
of Paw Paw, were in town last Saturday.
j. p. Warner returned on Saturday last
from trip through Kentucky and Missis-
sipi and other portions of the South.
Capt. George Nash and another party
were in town last week. We understand
they came to see our soldiers monument, for
the purpose of using it as a model for one to
be put up in Marcellus.
The Hinckley stave company's dry kiln,
with its contents, was burned last Saturday
night. Loss, about $500. The fire company
did good work as long as the water held out.
This shows that a fire engine without water
is of little value.